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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,504.36, 6,215.28 and 2,711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,504.36, 6,215.28 and 2,711.44 is: 3,741.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,504.36 : 6,215.28 = 2,711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,504.36/6,215.28 = 2,711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,504.36x = 6,215.28 × 2,711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,504.36x = 16,852,358.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,852,358.80/4,504.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.34

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